Alliaceous vegetables market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh alliaceous vegetables in Germany increased from 802 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 089 thousand tons in 2023. This expansion was initially supported by strong investment readiness in the food industry, with 23% of surveyed companies planning major investments, which likely enhanced supply capacities. Throughout the period, Spanish deliveries dominated imports, supplemented by growing shipments from Belgium and the Netherlands, contributing to overall market growth.

Market fluctuations occurred, notably a slight contraction in 2020 and a sharper drop in 2022. These downturns coincided with persistent freshness and conditioning issues reported for imports from Turkey, Morocco, and sometimes Spain, which constrained available supply. The recovery in 2023 was underpinned by the continued dominance of Spanish sources and increased Belgian and Dutch inflows.

By 2024, broader factors began influencing the market landscape, including legislative changes on supply chain transparency and circular economy, higher logistics costs, and a shift in consumer preferences toward fresh, minimally processed, and nutrient-rich foods. Sustainability initiatives, such as investments in local sourcing and eco-friendly packaging, also gained traction, reflecting evolving market dynamics.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Germany's production of alliaceous vegetables has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany produced 719.6 K t of alliaceous vegetables, marking a 3.5% increase compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 580.1 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 20.8%, while the largest increase was seen in 2019, with a rise of 19.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Germany's exports of alliaceous vegetables have increased. In 2020, exports reached 79.6 K t, showing a modest advance of 8.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 23.2%, which equates to an annualized rate of 8.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 73.1 K t, with the largest decline of 16.6% occurring in that same year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany supplied alliaceous vegetables to a diverse range of markets. Even the largest destinations—Poland, Czechia, and Italy—together accounted for only 49.1% of total exports in kind during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's export value of alliaceous vegetables amounted to 60.1 M $ US, representing a 2.9% increase relative to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 11.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 60.1 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 2.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 12.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports in value terms were distributed across a wide set of partner countries. The Netherlands (22.6% of exports in value terms), Austria (8.6%), and Italy (8.1%) together accounted for just 39.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany imported approximately 336.6 K t of alliaceous vegetables in 2020, corresponding to a modest decrease of 5.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 8.6%, with a CAGR of 2.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 309.3 K t, while the highest was in 2019 at 356.9 K t. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 15.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Throughout 2017–2020, Spain (38.6% of imports in kind), the Netherlands (26.7%), and New Zealand (8.7%) formed the core of Germany's imports in kind, together accounting for 74.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year rise, Germany's imports of alliaceous vegetables from abroad declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 345.2 M $ US, which is 4.0% lower compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 22.7%, with a CAGR of 7.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 359.7 M $ US, with the largest increase of 26.4% occurring in that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2017–2020, Spain (33.4% of imports in value terms), the Netherlands (26.8%), and Italy (7.0%) were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of imports in value terms for alliaceous vegetables to Germany, with a combined share of 67.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020